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Chodang Dubu Village (초당두부마을)

14.7Km    2022-12-23

89-8 , Chodangsundubu-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-651-9004

Just south of Gyeongpo Beach is Chodang Dubu Village, which is famous for dubu (tofu). Chodang dubu is made from ground beans and salt water from the East Sea resulting in a soft and light tofu. The name of this village, Chodang, originates from the name of a famous family that once lived here known as Chodang Heoyeop. Heoyeop was the father of son, writer/poet Heo Gyun (1569~1618) and daughter, poet Heonan-seolheon (1563~1589). A traditional-style Korean house has been reconstructed on the site where the original house of Heo Gyun and Heonan Seolheon once stood.

Ojukheon House & Municipal Museum (강릉시 오죽헌/시립박물관)

Ojukheon House & Municipal Museum (강릉시 오죽헌/시립박물관)

14.7Km    2022-12-26

24, Yulgok-ro 3139beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-640-3301

Ojukheon House, a Treasure, is an important house which shows the lifestyle and architectual style of the early Joseon dynasty. It is one of the oldest preserved Korean houses. Yulgok Yi-I, one of Korea's most noted scholars, was born here to Sin Saimdang. In rememberance of his birth, the Yulgok Festival is held annually at Ojukheon. There are many traditional materials and regional remains which are displayed in the private museum. A painting of Yulgok is hanging in Munseongsa (the ancestral shrine of Yulgok). More artwork by the Yulgok family are on display in the Yulgok Memorial Hall. In addition, various Buddhist artwork, ceramics, pictures and common living appliances are on display in the Folk Tradition Hall, History Culture Hall, and the outdoor exhibition area.

Chodanggil Nangman Gejang (초당길낭만게장)

Chodanggil Nangman Gejang (초당길낭만게장)

14.8Km    2021-03-25

104, Chodangwon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-10-2229-7308

A famous restaurant in Gangneung frequented by tourists. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The most famous menu is soy sauce marinated crab set menu.

Gangneung Jjamppong Sundubu Donghwa Garden (강릉짬뽕순두부 동화가든 본점)

Gangneung Jjamppong Sundubu Donghwa Garden (강릉짬뽕순두부 동화가든 본점)

14.8Km    2025-02-06

15 Chodangsundubu-gil 77beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

This restaurant was the first to start selling jjamppong sundubu (spicy seafood and soft bean curd soup) in Chodang Dubu Village. Their signature dish features a perfect blend of spicy seafood soup and rich, nutty soft bean curd. They also offer eolkeun sundubu (spicy soft bean curd stew) made with pork and beef bone broth, with soft bean curd and eggs at the end. Their kimchi, made with soybean whey left over from the bean curd-making process, is a unique specialty. You can also purchase their bean curd and kimchi separately.

Chodang Halmeoni Sundubu (초당할머니순두부)

Chodang Halmeoni Sundubu (초당할머니순두부)

14.9Km    2024-12-02

77 , Chodangsundubu-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

This restaurant makes bean curd using traditional methods every morning. Their main menu is sundubu baekban (soft bean curd set menu), which lets you savor the rich flavor of freshly made bean curd without any added seasonings. They also serve a popular spicy soft bean curd stew, eolkeun jjaebok sundubu, made with venus clams from the East Coast.

Gallery Bobs (갤러리밥스)

Gallery Bobs (갤러리밥스)

14.9Km    2024-03-18

144 Nanseolheon-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Gallery Bobs is renowned for its Chodang oksusu coffee (Chodang sweet corn coffee), also known as Choogi coffee. This unique beverage, featuring layers of Chodang sweet corn cream, milk, and espresso, should be enjoyed without shaking or stirring to maintain the perfect harmony of its compenents.  Nearby attractions include the ARTE Museum Valley Gangneung, Gyeongpo Aquarium, and Heo Gyun and Heo Nanseolheon Memorial Park. 

Museum of Oriental Embroidery (동양자수박물관)

Museum of Oriental Embroidery (동양자수박물관)

14.9Km    2022-09-15

140-12, Jukheon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-644-0600

The Museum of Oriental Embroidery, opened on January 11, 2011, exclusively displays the beautiful works crafted by women of the past. Over 500 pieces of Oriental embroidery from Korea, China and Japan are on display, and another 100 Western embroidery works are also displayed in a special exhibition hall. In this cultural space, one can discover the aesthetic world of Oriental embroidery.

Gangenung Ojuk Hsnok Village (강릉오죽한옥마을)

Gangenung Ojuk Hsnok Village (강릉오죽한옥마을)

14.9Km    2024-12-19

114 Jukheon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-655-1117

Gangneung Ojuk Hanok Village in Gangneung, Gangwon-do was created to promote hanok architecture and to spread the ideas of Joseon scholar Yulgok Yi I; close by is Ojukheon House, the home of Yi I and his equally famous mother Shin Saimdang. Many types of accomodation are offered including guestrooms, standalone houses, duplex rooms, and one room equipped with a bed and facilities for disabled visitors. There is even a small lecture hall for the use of overnight guests. Gyeongpo Lake and Gangneung Olympic Park (where PyeongChang Winter Olympics were held) are also nearby.

Chodang Maetdol Sundubu (초당맷돌순두부)

Chodang Maetdol Sundubu (초당맷돌순두부)

14.9Km    2021-03-25

75, Chodangsundubu-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-652-8885

It is a place where you can enjoy a healthy Korean meal. The best menu at this restaurant is soft bean curd. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.

Chodanggol Sundubu (초당골순두부)

Chodanggol Sundubu (초당골순두부)

14.9Km    2021-03-26

33-1, Chodangsundubu-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-653-0888

This is a place where you can enjoy soft tofu dishes. This restaurant's signature menu is bean curd hot pot. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.